Yesterday I pushed myself and walked into a room of strangers, 8 or 10 college kids working in a conference room at a hotel.
I told them I had a message for one of them, a word from a higher source they needed to hear.
I explained to these strangers that poems and songs run through my mind a lot and sometimes I write them down.
I told them I felt compelled to ding the “right group” to share it with and THEY were it.
One girl, amidst the silent faces, said, “Please read it.”
I shared this poem:

You know what’ll turn things from GOOD to BAD?
Dwelling on the past, times that are sad.
All the things you coulda done, shoulda done, woulda done
If you’d simply thought it through,
In hindsight, you knew what to do
You had a temporary lapse
Of judgement where your soul collapsed
And you did things you’d never do
It wasn’t real…. it wasn’t You!
And, if of course you had a way
To un-sing songs that you did sing
Or un-blow trumpets you have blown
You’d fix it, every single thing!
But that ship sailed over the horizon
It’s time to set and keep your eyes on
THIS DAY, THIS TIME, THIS HOUR, NOW
A way is being made, and how!
Forget the past, don’t let it last!
Your opportunities are vast
And if you’ll focus on what’s near
An open door will be made clear
It’s happening! I see, It’s here!
And, yes, you will know what to do
That’s why I wrote this word to you!

Afterwards…. Immediately I turned to go without waiting for any feedback.
I wouldn’t have a clue about the accuracy or effectiveness of this endeavor….. except for the part where the young man was crying and being consoled by the others.
I love the mystery and excitement that is found in the lives of those who dare to step out of our comfort zone and into the boundaries of others to bless, strengthen and encourage them.
You are a RIVER OF LIFE!
PLEASE BREAK THE DAM!
~Robert Rutherford